World War II Honoree

Alberto A. Pagayon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cavite City, Philippine Islands

Honored By

Jose M. Pagayon

Relationship

Son

LED A MACHINE GUN COMPANY AGAINST JAPANESE LANDING AT POLILIO ISLAND, TAYABAS PROVINCE. INITIATED THE ORGANIZATION OF GUERILLA UNITS IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN AND OPERATED AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN THE PROVINCE AND MANILA, PHILIPPINES. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE AND INTELLIGENCE TO U.S. FORCES BEFORE AND DURING LIBERATION ACTIONS AND WAS A RECOGNIZED GUERILLA WITH THE RANK OF MAJOR.